Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The burning sand will become a pool, the thirsty ground bubbling springs. In the haunts where jackals once lay, grass and reeds and papyrus will grow. New Living Translation The parched ground will become a pool, and springs of water will satisfy the thirsty land. Marsh grass and reeds and rushes will flourish where desert jackals once lived. English Standard Version the burning sand shall become a pool, and the thirsty ground springs of water; in the haunt of jackals, where they lie down, the grass shall become reeds and rushes. Berean Standard Bible The parched ground will become a pool, the thirsty land springs of water. In the haunt where jackals once lay, there will be grass and reeds and papyrus. King James Bible And the parched ground shall become a pool, and the thirsty land springs of water: in the habitation of dragons, where each lay, shall be grass with reeds and rushes. New King James Version The parched ground shall become a pool, And the thirsty land springs of water; In the habitation of jackals, where each lay, There shall be grass with reeds and rushes. New American Standard Bible The scorched land will become a pool And the thirsty ground springs of water; In the haunt of jackals, its resting place, Grass becomes reeds and rushes. NASB 1995 The scorched land will become a pool And the thirsty ground springs of water; In the haunt of jackals, its resting place, Grass becomes reeds and rushes. NASB 1977 And the scorched land will become a pool, And the thirsty ground springs of water; In the haunt of jackals, its resting place, Grass becomes reeds and rushes. Legacy Standard Bible Then the scorched land will become a pool And the thirsty ground springs of water; In the haunt of jackals, its resting place, Grass becomes reeds and rushes. Amplified Bible And the burning sand (mirage) will become a pool [of water] And the thirsty ground springs of water; In the haunt of jackals, where they lay resting, Grass becomes reeds and rushes. Christian Standard Bible the parched ground will become a pool, and the thirsty land, springs. In the haunt of jackals, in their lairs, there will be grass, reeds, and papyrus. Holman Christian Standard Bible the parched ground will become a pool of water, and the thirsty land springs of water. In the haunt of jackals, in their lairs, there will be grass, reeds, and papyrus. American Standard Version And the glowing sand shall become a pool, and the thirsty ground springs of water: in the habitation of jackals, where they lay, shall be grass with reeds and rushes. Contemporary English Version Scorching sand will turn into a lake, and thirsty ground will flow with fountains. Grass will grow in deserts, where packs of wild dogs once made their home. English Revised Version And the glowing sand shall become a pool, and the thirsty ground springs of water: in the habitation of jackals, where they lay, shall be grass with reeds and rushes. GOD'S WORD® Translation Then the hot sand will become a pool, and dry ground will have springs. Grass will become cattails and rushes in the home of jackals. Good News Translation the burning sand will become a lake, and dry land will be filled with springs. Where jackals used to live, marsh grass and reeds will grow. International Standard Version the burning sands will become a pool, and the thirsty ground fountains of water. In the haunts of jackals there will be a verdant resting place with reeds and rushes." Majority Standard Bible The parched ground will become a pool, the thirsty land springs of water. In the haunt where jackals once lay, there will be grass and reeds and papyrus. NET Bible The dry soil will become a pool of water, the parched ground springs of water. Where jackals once lived and sprawled out, grass, reeds, and papyrus will grow. New Heart English Bible The burning sand will become a pool, and the thirsty ground springs of water. Grass with reeds and rushes will be in the habitation of jackals, where they lay. Webster's Bible Translation And the parched ground shall become a pool, and the thirsty land springs of water: in the habitation of dragons, where each lay, shall be grass with reeds and rushes. World English Bible The burning sand will become a pool, and the thirsty ground springs of water. Grass with reeds and rushes will be in the habitation of jackals, where they lay. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd the mirage has become a pond, "" And the thirsty land—fountains of waters, "" In the habitation of dragons, "" Its place of lying down, "" A court for reed and rush. Young's Literal Translation And the mirage hath become a pond, And the thirsty land fountains of waters, In the habitation of dragons, Its place of couching down, a court for reed and rush. Smith's Literal Translation And the dry was for a pool, and the thirsty land for fountains of water: in the dwelling of jackals its lying down, an enclosure for the reed and the bulrush Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd that which was dry land, shall become a pool, and the thirsty land springs of water. In the dens where dragons dwell before, shall rise up the verdure of the reed and the bulrush. Catholic Public Domain Version And the land that was dry will have a pond, and the thirsty land will have fountains of water. In the hollows where the serpents lived before, there will rise up the greenery of reed and bulrush. New American Bible The burning sands will become pools, and the thirsty ground, springs of water; The abode where jackals crouch will be a marsh for the reed and papyrus. New Revised Standard Version the burning sand shall become a pool, and the thirsty ground springs of water; the haunt of jackals shall become a swamp, the grass shall become reeds and rushes. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd the desolate land shall become a pool, and the thirsty land springs of water; in the habitation of dragons shall grow grass with reeds and rushes. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Pools shall be in the deserted place, and springs of waters in the place of drought shall sprout grass, and reed and papyrus reed in a dwelling of jackals OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And the parched land shall become a pool, And the thirsty ground springs of water; In the habitation of jackals herds shall lie down, It shall be an enclosure for reeds and rushes. Brenton Septuagint Translation And the dry land shall become pools, and a fountain of water shall be poured into the thirsty land; there shall there be a joy of birds, ready habitations and marshes. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Glory of Zion…6Then the lame will leap like a deer and the mute tongue will shout for joy. For waters will gush forth in the wilderness, and streams in the desert. 7The parched ground will become a pool, the thirsty land springs of water. In the haunt where jackals once lay, there will be grass and reeds and papyrus. 8And there will be a highway called the Way of Holiness. The unclean will not travel it—only those who walk in the Way—and fools will not stray onto it.… Cross References Isaiah 41:18 I will open rivers on the barren heights, and fountains in the middle of the valleys. I will turn the desert into a pool of water, and the dry land into flowing springs. Isaiah 43:19-20 Behold, I am about to do something new; even now it is coming. Do you not see it? Indeed, I will make a way in the wilderness and streams in the desert. / The beasts of the field will honor Me, the jackals and the ostriches, because I provide water in the wilderness and rivers in the desert, to give drink to My chosen people. Isaiah 44:3 For I will pour water on the thirsty land, and currents on the dry ground. I will pour out My Spirit on your descendants, and My blessing on your offspring. Isaiah 55:13 Instead of the thornbush, the cypress will grow, and instead of the brier, the myrtle will spring up; this will make a name for the LORD, an everlasting sign, never to be destroyed.” Isaiah 32:15 until the Spirit is poured out upon us from on high. Then the desert will be an orchard, and the orchard will seem like a forest. Psalm 107:35 He turns a desert into pools of water and a dry land into flowing springs. Psalm 114:8 who turned the rock into a pool, the flint into a fountain of water! Ezekiel 47:8-9 And he said to me, “This water flows out to the eastern region and goes down into the Arabah. When it empties into the Dead Sea, the water there becomes fresh. / Wherever the river flows, there will be swarms of living creatures and a great number of fish, because it flows there and makes the waters fresh; so wherever the river flows, everything will flourish. Joel 3:18 And in that day the mountains will drip with sweet wine, and the hills will flow with milk. All the streams of Judah will run with water, and a spring will flow from the house of the LORD to water the Valley of Acacias. Amos 9:13 “Behold, the days are coming,” declares the LORD, “when the plowman will overtake the reaper and the treader of grapes, the sower of seed. The mountains will drip with sweet wine, with which all the hills will flow. Revelation 22:1-2 Then the angel showed me a river of the water of life, as clear as crystal, flowing from the throne of God and of the Lamb / down the middle of the main street of the city. On either side of the river stood a tree of life, bearing twelve kinds of fruit and yielding a fresh crop for each month. And the leaves of the tree are for the healing of the nations. Revelation 7:17 For the Lamb in the center of the throne will be their shepherd. ‘He will lead them to springs of living water,’ and ‘God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.’” John 4:14 But whoever drinks the water I give him will never thirst. Indeed, the water I give him will become in him a fount of water springing up to eternal life.” John 7:38 Whoever believes in Me, as the Scripture has said: ‘Streams of living water will flow from within him.’” Matthew 5:6 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. Treasury of Scripture And the parched ground shall become a pool, and the thirsty land springs of water: in the habitation of dragons, where each lay, shall be grass with reeds and rushes. the parched Isaiah 29:17 Is it not yet a very little while, and Lebanon shall be turned into a fruitful field, and the fruitful field shall be esteemed as a forest? Isaiah 44:3,4 For I will pour water upon him that is thirsty, and floods upon the dry ground: I will pour my spirit upon thy seed, and my blessing upon thine offspring: … Matthew 21:43 Therefore say I unto you, The kingdom of God shall be taken from you, and given to a nation bringing forth the fruits thereof. in the Isaiah 34:13 And thorns shall come up in her palaces, nettles and brambles in the fortresses thereof: and it shall be an habitation of dragons, and a court for owls. Hosea 1:10,11 Yet the number of the children of Israel shall be as the sand of the sea, which cannot be measured nor numbered; and it shall come to pass, that in the place where it was said unto them, Ye are not my people, there it shall be said unto them, Ye are the sons of the living God… Acts 26:18 To open their eyes, and to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan unto God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins, and inheritance among them which are sanctified by faith that is in me. grass with reeds. Isaiah 19:6 And they shall turn the rivers far away; and the brooks of defence shall be emptied and dried up: the reeds and flags shall wither. Jump to Previous Bubbling Burning Dragons Dry Earth Enclosure Fields Food Glowing Grass Ground Grow Habitation Haunt Haunts Herds Jackals Lay Mirage Once Papyrus Parched Pool Reeds Resting Rushes Sand Scorched Sheep Springs Thirsty Water Water-Plants Waters WildJump to Next Bubbling Burning Dragons Dry Earth Enclosure Fields Food Glowing Grass Ground Grow Habitation Haunt Haunts Herds Jackals Lay Mirage Once Papyrus Parched Pool Reeds Resting Rushes Sand Scorched Sheep Springs Thirsty Water Water-Plants Waters WildIsaiah 35 1. The joyful flourishing of Christ's kingdom3. The weak are encouraged by the virtues and privileges of the Gospel The parched ground will become a pool This phrase signifies a miraculous transformation, symbolizing spiritual renewal and divine intervention. In the context of Isaiah, it reflects God's promise to restore and bless His people. The imagery of dry land becoming a pool is reminiscent of God's provision in the wilderness, such as when He provided water from a rock for the Israelites (Exodus 17:6). It also foreshadows the living water that Jesus offers, as seen in John 4:14, where He speaks of the water that leads to eternal life. the thirsty land springs of water In the haunt where jackals once lay there will be grass and reeds and papyrus Persons / Places / Events 1. Parched GroundSymbolizes spiritual dryness and desolation, often representing the state of Israel or the human soul without God. 2. Pool and Springs of Water Represent the abundance and refreshment that come from God's presence and blessings. 3. Haunt of Jackals A place of desolation and danger, often used to describe areas abandoned by human habitation. 4. Grass, Reeds, and Papyrus Symbols of new life, growth, and prosperity, indicating transformation and renewal. 5. Isaiah The prophet who delivered this message of hope and restoration to the people of Israel. Teaching Points Spiritual RenewalJust as God transforms the desert into a lush landscape, He can renew our spiritually dry lives when we seek Him. Hope in Desolation Even in the most desolate circumstances, God promises restoration and life. Trust in His timing and provision. God's Abundance The imagery of water and growth reminds us of God's abundant blessings, which are available to those who follow Him. Transformation through Christ The ultimate fulfillment of this prophecy is found in Jesus, who offers living water and eternal life. Faith in God's Promises Hold fast to God's promises of renewal and transformation, even when the current situation seems bleak.(7) The parched ground . . .--The Hebrew word is essentially what we know as the mirage, or fata morgana, the silvery sheen which looks like a sparkling lake, and turns out to be barren sand. Instead of that delusive show, there shall be in the renewed earth the lake itself. In the habitation of dragons . . .--Better, as elsewhere, jackals, which had their lair in the sandy desert. Shall be grass with reeds and rushes.--Better, grass shall grow as (or unto) reeds and rushes, the well-watered soil giving even to common herbage an intensified fertility. Verse 7. - The parched ground shall become, etc.; rather, the glistening sand. That hot glow of the parched desert soil, which produces the mirage, shall be replaced by a real lake of cool water. Illusive imitations of goodness shall give way to the display of genuine virtues and excellences. In the habitation of dragons; or, according to some, of jackals - the driest and most desolate of all places. Shall be grass with reeds and rushes; i.e. "shall be a luxuriant vegetation, like that on the banks of the Nile" (comp. vers. 1, 2).Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew The parched groundהַשָּׁרָב֙ (haš·šā·rāḇ) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 8273: Burning heat, parched ground will become וְהָיָ֤ה (wə·hā·yāh) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be a pool, לַאֲגַ֔ם (la·’ă·ḡam) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 98: A marsh, a rush, a stockade of reeds the thirsty land וְצִמָּא֖וֹן (wə·ṣim·mā·’ō·wn) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 6774: A thirsty place, desert springs לְמַבּ֣וּעֵי (lə·mab·bū·‘ê) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 4002: A spring (of water) of water. מָ֑יִם (mā·yim) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 4325: Water, juice, urine, semen In the haunt בִּנְוֵ֤ה (bin·wêh) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 5116: Abode of shepherd or flocks, habitation where jackals תַנִּים֙ (ṯan·nîm) Noun - common plural Strong's 8577: A marine, land monster, sea-serpent, jackal once lay, רִבְצָ֔הּ (riḇ·ṣāh) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person feminine singular Strong's 7258: (place of) lying down, resting place, dwelling place there will be grass חָצִ֖יר (ḥā·ṣîr) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 2682: Green grass, herbage [and] reeds לְקָנֶ֥ה (lə·qā·neh) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 7070: A reed, a, rod, shaft, tube, stem, the radius, beam and papyrus. וָגֹֽמֶא׃ (wā·ḡō·me) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1573: An absorbent, the bulrush, the papyrus Links Isaiah 35:7 NIVIsaiah 35:7 NLT Isaiah 35:7 ESV Isaiah 35:7 NASB Isaiah 35:7 KJV Isaiah 35:7 BibleApps.com Isaiah 35:7 Biblia Paralela Isaiah 35:7 Chinese Bible Isaiah 35:7 French Bible Isaiah 35:7 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Isaiah 35:7 The burning sand will become a pool (Isa Isi Is) |
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